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That depends on the lathe. If you have the G0766 like Mr. Chandler and I do, then when you hit the mushroom-head switch, you shut off the lathe completely. The speed readout turns off, and the fan...

I have the Grizzly G0766. There is no separate power off button vs. a stop button. The off button is under a safety stop plunger, and that hole thing covers the on button.

I think this motor is...

I finally got to try out my lathe last night, and I was not sure how I should be stopping and restarting it. I know this is a really stupid question, but I have no idea. I could stop it using the...

I wonder if these prices are accurate:

http://www.goosebaylumber.net/SpeciesSpecs/BowlBlanks.html

They're selling at around 25 cents per cubic inch, and you're selling at 55 cents per cubic...

I just bought that exact same Rikon grinder. I agree, it seems to be the best deal for a slow-speed grinder out there. I'm going to try learning to free-hand grind my chisels using the Robo Rest. I...

How do you do that? With a Roto-Zip or something? It looks like something that would be done best on a scroll saw if not for the other side of the vase getting in the way. I think a jig saw would be...

Who says "there's no such thing as waterproof?" Boats used to be made of wood. They still are.

I think a thick enough coating of epoxy is all you need.

So, these are not actually woven baskets? These are wood turnings that have been carved to look like woven baskets?

Wow guys, thanks for all of the info. I should have known that this thread would spark quite a lot of debate. I'm glad that it has been kept friendly. Here are my thoughts.

I think I'm going to go...

I love that acorn. That gives me an idea for a gift for a friend.

I was wondering if there were any word turners out there that are or have used the Tormek wet grinder sharpening system (or equivalent, I'm actually looking at the Grizzly version for a small...

Being totally new to wood turning (except some fun in high school), I have a bunch of questions. What was the initial swing of that piece of wood (roughly)?

It looks like you've got a lot of after...

I noticed that after I had the bed up on the legs. I had no intention of turning it around. The bed is symmetrical, only the labels are not.

It turns!

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I was stubborn and did all of the work of setting it up myself. It took some time, and it is very heavy, but I did it. Now I need some turning tools. I was going to try to make...

I believe that router bits work best at high speeds. At least that is what I am learning. I used to run my bits on my router at the slowest speed, but now I run them at the highest and the cuts are...

I see, so they're fulfilling orders based on both when you ordered, and where you live. Makes sense. Why ship individual tools across the country when they've got a warehouse that's closer to you....

Wait, you ordered on February 4th, and have yet to receive it? I ordered on May 2nd. I guess I'll check back in December.

What batch of lathes is this? Second? Third? 25th? Mum's the word on when/if I'll get one so far.

Since my order hasn't even mentioned a word of when it will ship, when it will arrive, or anything, just a "some point in the future," I am willing to generously trade my order with yours. See what a...

I just got a post card in the mail yesterday (June 8th) that said they still did not know when my lathe would be available. I ordered my lathe on May 2nd. I might be one of the last folks to get one,...

Roger, what length post did you get on the Robust tool rests your ordered? It was not clear to me which one is appropriate, since they mention these are for 20, 24, and 25" swings.

That plug doesn't look like the outlet I've got. Is that a standard 220 plug like a dryer would use?

Also wanted to say "hi" to Mr. Conrad. When you said "Cape" I figured you were one of the...

That's not nearly as gigantic as I thought it would be. I'm thinking it will be easier to move into my basement than I originally feared.

In the age of internet "first posts," you take the cake...

I'm wondering who is going to be the first to put up a YouTube video of this thing in action. One of the wood turners on YouTube that I follow is moving from a Powermatic to a Robust. From crazy...

Hu,

It sounds to me like you "bought thinking this was a 22" swing lathe," and grew disappointed when you discovered what that actually means. All manufacturers define the "swing" dimension of the...